Tom Gamboa, the Brooklyn Cyclones’ 68-year-old manager, knelt on the first base line with a bat in his hands, while his bench coach, Mets legend Edgardo Alfonzo, slapped ground balls to the team’s infielders. “Atta-boy Darryl!” Gamboa chirped at Darryl Knight, a natural catcher who is learning to play first

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After the game, Terry Collins revealed Juan Lagares was scratched from the lineup because he couldn’t close his left hand. At a minimum, it seems like a DL stint is inevitable. The natural inclination would be for the Mets to call-up Brandon Nimmo. He’s certainly earned the promotion hitting

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Reno 16, Las Vegas (33-32) 10 Box Score The 51s battled back from being down 9-0 at one point with the pitching staff allowing 15 hits including three home runs. Dilson Herrera 2B: 1 for 5, BB, R, .296/.344/.510 Brandon Nimmo LF: 2 for 4, 2 R, 3B, BB,

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                                             Tomas Nido, Catcher Player Profile Opening Day Age:  22 Bats/Throws: R/R Height/Weight: 6’0” 200 lbs Position: C ETA: 2018 Pre-2016 MMN Top Prospect Rank: #74th Background Nido was selected by the Mets in the 8th round of the 2012 first year player draft out of Orangewood Christian School, Maitland, FL.  He began his

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Las Vegas 51s 2 (33-31), Reno 1 (34-30) Box Score Dilson Herrera 2B 1 for 4, .298/.344/.517 Brandon Nimmo RF 1 for 3, 2B, BB, K, .330/.411/.529 T.J. Rivera 3B 1 for 2, .363/.402/.523 Gavin Cecchini PR-SS 1 for 2, HR, .320/.386/.432 Ty Kelly SS-3B 1 for 2, 2B,

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Colby Woodmansee, Video DOB/Age: 08/27/1994, 21 Pick: Round 5, 160th overall Signed: 334,500 Dollars Slot Value: 334,500 Dollars School: Arizona State Bats/Throws: R/R      Height: 6’3”     Weight: 195 Twitter: @Colbywoodmansee The Mets have signed their 5th round pick of the 2016 draft. Shortstop Colby Woodmansee signed for slot value at

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Albuquerque Isotopes 14 vs. Las Vegas 51 (32-31) 7 BOX SCORE The 51s never had a chance in this one, giving up a seven spot in the 3rd inning which set the tone for the rest of the game. Brandon Nimmo CF: 1 for 3, 3B, run scored, 2

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  Colin Holderman – Video DOB/Age: 10/8/95, 20 years old Pick: Round 9, Pick 280 Overall Signed $400,000 Slot Value: $163, 700 School: Heartland Community College       Bat/Throws:   R/R    Height:  6”5”    Weight: 220 Twitter: @ColinHolderman The Mets have signed the 9th round draft pick from Heartland Community College, Colin

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Las Vegas 51s (32-30) vs. Reno (33-29) 10:05 PM ET Tunein, MiLB.tv Starting Pitcher – Gabriel Ynoa (7-1, 2.82) Binghamton Mets (27-34) at Richmond (24-39) 6:35 PM ET Tunein, MiLB.tv Starting Pitcher – Mickey Jannis (1-5, 5.13) St. Lucie Mets (30-30) at Tampa (39-22) 5:00 PM ET (Game One, Game Two to Follow) Tunein Starting Pitcher – Chris Flexen (4-5,

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In a week that is like Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Super Bowl all rolled into one for someone who follows the minor leagues, despite a few rain-outs and some offensive explosions there was some standout performances in all aspects of the game. Offensive Player of the Week – Brandon Nimmo (Las Vegas

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